Pickens, Democrats agree in calling for alternative fuels

WASHINGTON


Now he’s stopped donating to such groups as he preaches a clean-energy gospel that’s won over Democrats such as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

Mr. Pickens, 80, will meet Tuesday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats about his plan to replace oil with wind power and natural gas.

As Democrats struggle to address high gasoline prices without opening more wilderness and coastlines to oil companies, Mr. Pickens offers a valuable partnership: a certified oil industry icon who says the country can’t drill its way out of the energy crisis.

Dallas Morning News